Public Affairs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Create and implement MASP’s public affairs communications strategy to further its mission, programs, and policy objectives.

• Design and produce various materials including one-pagers, reports, infographics, presentation decks, event collateral, media kits, promotional content, talking points, and social media graphics.

• Oversee and enhance the MASP website, which includes building pages, updating content, creating advocacy landing pages, and performing basic analytics.

• Plan, draft, and schedule social media campaigns.

• Compose and distribute email communications while monitoring their performance.

• Maintain a library of templates, photography, data visuals, and brand assets.

• Contribute to the annual communications and public affairs strategy and manage its calendar.

• Report on outreach and engagement metrics to guide future initiatives.

• Keep records of lobbying activities and expenditures in accordance with 501(c)(3) regulations.

• Collaborate with MASP staff to prepare grant reports and narratives.

• Act as a liaison for reporters, pitching stories, placing op-eds and letters, preparing spokespersons, and addressing inquiries.

• Develop narratives that highlight the impact of afterschool and summer programs.

• Build connections with local, state, and regional media outlets and journalists.

• Write and edit issue briefs, fact sheets, budget summaries, legislative testimonies, sign-on letters, action alerts, and comment letters.

• Simplify state budget and program data into accessible language.

• Collaborate with the Policy Coordinator to track bills, budget targets, committee schedules, and administrative actions.

• Prepare members and providers for testimonies and meetings with legislators.

• Support legislative hearings, advocacy days, and meetings with both legislative and executive branch offices.

• Foster relationships with legislative staff, departmental personnel, and coalition partners.

• Represent MASP at coalition meetings, conferences, and partner gatherings.

• Assist in promoting signature events through materials and on-the-day communication.

• Develop outreach materials targeting business leaders, community partners, and public officials.

• Support outreach and engagement strategies that mobilize public support for afterschool programs and policy changes.

• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in public affairs, government relations, advocacy communications, public relations, journalism, legislative staff work, or a closely related field.

• Proficiency in graphic design and content production.

• Ability to independently produce professional materials that are consistent with the brand.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Squarespace, social media platforms, SEO, and digital marketing tools.

• Expertise in digital content development and management across websites, email campaigns, and social media platforms.

• Excellent writing and editing capabilities.

• Ability to create clear, compelling, and accurate communication materials.

• Skill in translating complex public policy, legislative, and budget details into understandable terms for diverse audiences.

• Understanding of state legislative and budget processes, including procedures and appropriations.

• Capability to engage with legislators, legislative staff, or government agencies.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain bipartisan relationships.

• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when managing sensitive policy matters and representing the organization publicly.

• Commitment to equity and increasing OST access for Michigan youth.

• Willingness, availability, and capacity to travel statewide and nationally as necessary.

• Ability to maintain a typical schedule of seven and a half-hour workdays, five days a week, with occasional weekend work and extended hours when deadlines necessitate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical insurance.

• Employer-subsidized dental insurance.

• Employer-subsidized vision insurance.

• Employer-matched 403b plan.

• Additional benefits averaging 35% of non-salary compensation.

• Generous vacation policy.

• Paid time off.